Warning/Caution; Set Up; Handling The Power Supply Cord; If Problems Occur During Use - Panasonic TC-42PX14 Operating Instructions Manual

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally
swallowed.
Keep small parts away from young children.
Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including
packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent
them from being played with by young children, creating
the potential risk of suffocation.
• Set up
This Plasma "IV may fall and can cause personal injury or
even death if not installed correctly. To prevent personal injury
or death, follow these warnings:
• Install the Plasma TV in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommended pedestal or stand,
corresponding hardware and installation instructions.
This Plasma "IV is for use only with the following optional
accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories
may cause instability. The following accessories are
manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.
• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW
• Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the
installation and set-up.
Two or more people are required to install or remove the
television.
• Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not
designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old
cinder block constructions.
Ask your dealer or licensed contractor to properly secure the
wall-hanging bracket.
• Do not place the Plasma TV or its stand on a sloped or
unstable surface.
The Plasma TV may fall or tip over.
I Do not support the Plasma TV on a non-specified
pedestal.
• Do not place the Plasma TV on furniture that can easily
be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.
• Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV
• Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be pushed,
pulled over or knocked down.
• Route all cords and cables such that they cannot be
tripped over or pulled by curious children.
• Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
If water spills onto the Plasma -IV or foreign objects get
inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire
or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma
TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
• AC Power Supply Cord
To prevent fire or electric shock:
• The Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 120 VAC,
60 Hz service. Insert the power cord plug as far as it will
go into the wall socket.
If the plug is not fully inserted,heat may generate, which
could cause a fire.
• The included power cord is for use with this unit only.
• Do not use any power cord other than that provided with
this TV.
• Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
• Do not do anything that might damage the power supply
cord.
• When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the
plug, not the cord.
• Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is
damaged.
Replace the cord or contact your Authorized Service Center
• Handling the power supply cord
• Insert the power plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the
power plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)
• Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.
• Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely
connected to prevent electrical shock.
• An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to
a power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
• Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. (This may
cause electrical shock.)
• Do not use any power cord other than that provided with
this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)
• Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged cord may
cause fire or electrical shock.)
• Do not move the "IV with the cord plugged in the socket outlet.
• Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord
near a high-temperature object.
• Do not twist the cord, bend it excessively, or stretch it.
• Do not pull on the cord. Hold onto the power plug body
when disconnecting cord.
• Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet.
• If Problems Occur During Use
• If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound),
or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the
Plasma TV, unplug the power supply cord immediately.
Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause
a fire or permanent damage to the TV. Have the TV evaluated
by an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the -IV by
unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its
high voltage.
• If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the
Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes
damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.
A short-circuit may occur, which could cause a fire. Contact
an Authorized Service Center for an evaluation.
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• Do not cover the ventilation holes.
Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can
cause a fire or damage to the Plasma TV.
• Leave a space of 3 t5/16" (10 cm) or more at the top, left
and right, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more at the rear.
• When using the pedestal, keep the space between the
bottom of the "iV and the pedestal or stand surface clear
from objects that may obstruct ventilation.
• When Moving the Plasma TV
• Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the
Plasma TV.
Moving the -IV with itscables attached mightdamage the
cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock
• To prevent an electric shock, disconnect the power
plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before
carrying out any cleaning.
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